Curriehill Strip

Wood, Forest in Midlothian

Scotland

Curriehill Strip

28 Weaver's Knowe Crescent, Currie 1960s Wimpey private housing on an estate to the west of Edinburgh. Semi-detached, three bedrooms, two &#039;public&#039; rooms and kitchen. Gas fire but no central heating. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/479755">NT1768 : 1960s housing estate, Currie, suburban Edinburgh</a> for an aerial view of the estate; this house is the one to the left of the pylon visible in that picture. For information, it cost us £3650. — 28 Weaver's Knowe Crescent, Currie Credit: M J Richardson

Curriehill Strip, located in Midlothian, Scotland, is a picturesque area known for its dense woodlands and serene natural beauty. Spanning an approximate area of several square kilometers, this strip is a part of the larger Curriehill Forest, which encompasses a vast expanse of woodlands, hills, and valleys.

The woodland in Curriehill Strip is predominantly composed of a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch trees. These trees create a dense canopy, which provides habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, mosses, and ferns, adding to the area's natural charm.

Walking through Curriehill Strip, visitors are greeted with a tranquil atmosphere and the soothing sounds of birds chirping and leaves rustling in the breeze. The area is a haven for nature enthusiasts, offering various walking and hiking trails that meander through the forest, providing stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Curriehill Strip is also home to a rich variety of wildlife, including foxes, badgers, and deer, among others. Birdwatchers can spot a wide range of avian species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes. Additionally, the forest is known for its population of red squirrels, adding to the charm of the area.

Overall, Curriehill Strip in Midlothian is a haven of natural beauty, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the tranquility of a woodland setting. Whether it's for a leisurely stroll or an adventure-filled hike, this strip is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Curriehill Strip Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.897979/-3.3184397 or Grid Reference NT1767. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

28 Weaver's Knowe Crescent, Currie

1960s Wimpey private housing on an estate to the west of Edinburgh. Semi-detached, three bedrooms, two 'public' rooms and kitchen. Gas fire but no central heating. See NT1768 : 1960s housing estate, Currie, suburban Edinburgh for an aerial view of the estate; this house is the one to the left of the pylon visible in that picture. For information, it cost us £3650.

M J Richardson

Barley stubble at Easter Kinleith.

Looking north to the Lomond Hills of Fife, just visible on the centre horizon 40km away.

M J Richardson

Winter cereals at Kinleith

Looking across the trees lining the Kinleith Burn towards Capelaw Hill.

M J Richardson

The view from the top of Currie Kirkgate

A good viewpoint for the whole of western Edinburgh, with Currie in the valley of the Water of Leith beyond the field. Corstorphine Hill is the wooded hump on the right, and the Gyle and Hermiston Gait business and shopping areas provide most of the whiteness on the left.

M J Richardson

Currie Brig on the Water of Leith

A bridge crossed by General Dalziel at the head of his dragoons on their way to crush the Covenanters at the battle of Rullion Green in 1666. Link

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Juniper House

Scottish Water's laboratory complex on Research Avenue North.

Patrick Mackie

House by the Water of Leith

From the location and the weir upstream, this is probably a former mill, downstream from East Mills Bridge.

Jim Barton

Kirkgate and bridge, Currie

Currie Kirk is behind the photographer in this view to the bridge crossing the Water of Leith, taken from the path on the old railway line.

Jim Barton

The Riccarton Arms, Currie

Inn by the A70 Lanark Road, named after the former Riccarton House, now the campus of Heriot Watt University.

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George Heriot Wing, Heriot-Watt University

The Edinburgh Campus occupies the parkland that once surrounded Riccarton House, demolished in 1956. The University acquired the site in the late 1960s and the first departments moved out of Edinburgh city centre in 1973. George Heriot (1563-1634) was jeweller and financier to the Royal Family, and the trust established in his name helped to fund the transition in 1885 from the original Watt Institution and School of Arts to Heriot Watt College. The College became a university in 1966. The George Heriot Wing houses university administration, plus the Health Centre in the part of the building nearest the camera. In the background is the Lord Balerno Building, also home to university administration.

Jim Barton

Main entrance, Heriot-Watt University

The statue of James Watt used to stand outside the university's Chambers Street building in central Edinburgh.

Jim Barton

The Lawn, Heriot-Watt University

A view down to the lawn between two yew trees, part of the formal gardens laid out in 1755 for Riccarton House which used to stand not far from this point. The gardens include a collection of trees and shrubs planted in the 19th century by the owners of the estate, the Gibson-Craig family. The centre of the lawn was once used as a curling green, flooded and frozen in winter. (Source: the nearby information board.)

Jim Barton

The Velvet Walk, Heriot-Watt University

A grassy level walk between shrubs and trees in the formal gardens laid out in 1755 for the estate around Riccarton House.

Jim Barton

Cameron Smail Library, Heriot-Watt University

The library occupies the site of Riccarton House, which was requisitioned as a military headquarters in the Second World War. Post-war the house fell into disrepair and was demolished in 1956. The Riccarton Estate was chosen as suitable for relocation of the university from its central Edinburgh buildings, which began in the early 1970s. The library is named after James Cameron Smail, principal of the then Heriot Watt College from 1928 to 1950.

Jim Barton

Demolition site, Heriot-Watt University

Behind the hoarding, some of the older student residences are being demolished as newer accommodation has been opened on the SW corner of the Riccarton site.

Jim Barton

Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Campus

The footpath and cycleway leading towards the Hugh Nisbet Building, a central part of the university complex with lecture theatres, shops and refectory. To the right is the John Muir Building (Life Sciences) and the William Perkin Building (Chemistry).

Jim Barton